05/19/2008 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
Approved July 14, 2008
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 2008
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 19, 2008 with the
following Commission Members present: Thor Anderson, Duane Hansen, Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson, Dorothy
Peterson, Ryan Zipf, and Phil Belfiori. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations,
Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson; Water Resources Coordinator, Eric Macbeth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Zipf moved, Member Halverson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
agenda as presented.
RECOGNIZE CITIZEN LAKE MONITORING VOLUNTEERS
Water Resources Coordinator, Macbeth along with Water Resources Assistant Jesse Kallie presented Greg Solie
with a five (5) year plaque for monitoring LP39. Three others receiving awards were not present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2008
Member Halverson moved and Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
minutes of April 14, 2008 as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Director Johnson thanked all the volunteers that helped out with the Eagan Fun Run, Arbor Day Celebration, and
Holz Farm Spring Festival. The Senior Group, Boy/Cub Scout Troops, Eagan Foundation Chamber Programs and staff
worked countless hours towards the success of these events. Director Johnson also stated that there are plenty of
volunteer opportunities in various parks and welcomed individuals, groups or organizations to contact 651-675-5300.
Director Johnson reminded everyone that park restrooms will be opened beginning on Memorial weekend. It
was also noted that Central Park has a new "adult playground" with outdoor exercise/strength equipment is available right
next to the children's playground.
Director Johnson stated that the buckthorn removal program is in full swing and to call the Tree Inspector 651-
675-5300 for eligibility and pick up. It was also noted that parks is out fertilizing and weed spraying. As a point of
clarification, the chemicals used take 15 minutes to dry so residents can feel comfortable waling on the treated areas
within a short period of time. It was also noted that dandelions are not heavily treated.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Member Zipf moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to recommend the
City Council approve the following recommendations pertaining to the Carriage Hills Development - Wensmann
proposal:
1. In accordance with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 4. B., the applicant shall have all wetlands fully or partially
located on the site delineated by a Certified Wetland Delineator utilizing approved methods as stated in Minn.
Rules Ch. 8420 and shall have all existing wetlands assessed utilizing the Minnesota Routine Assessment
Method (Version 3.0 or later version). The delineation shall be completed prior to Preliminary Subdivision.
2. Any and all wetland delineations shall be conducted during the growing season (i.e., typically between April 15
and October 15) and shall be submitted to the City for review and approval.
3. Any proposals to impact any of the wetlands on the site by draining, filling, or excavating shall comply with
Minn. Rules Ch. 8420 and shall be in accordance specifically with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 5., Wetland
Sequencing and Replacement Requirements and Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 11., Wetland Submittal
Requirements.
4. All of the wetlands on the site shall have Wetland Buffers in accordance with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 6.
5. All of the Wetland Buffers on the site shall satisfy Wetland Buffer Vegetative Requirements in accordance with
Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 7.
6. All of the Wetland Buffers on the site shall be protected in accordance with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 8.
7. All of the Wetland Buffers on the site shall have markers in accordance with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 9.
8. The development of the site shall have wetland setbacks in accordance with Eagan City Code § 11.67 Subd. 10.
9. This development may be subject to cash dedications in lieu of the above wetland requirements, at the City's
discretion.
Water Quality
10. There shall be no-net increase, compared to existing conditions, in the amount of Total Phosphorus (TP) and
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) leaving the site or 50 percent TP and 80 percent TSS must be removed from
stormwater runoff, whichever is more restrictive.
11. The first one-half inch of stormwater runoff from any rainfall event shall be infiltrated or retained entirely on
the site.
12. This development may be subject to cash dedications in lieu of the above water quality requirements, at the
City's discretion.
Tree Preservation
13. In accordance with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance, Eagan City Code Section 11.10, Subd. 15.1, the
applicant shall prepare and submit a Tree Preservation Plan with the Preliminary Subdivision application that:
a. identifies all significant vegetation located on the application site,
b. delineates limits of land disturbance and tallies significant vegetation proposed to removed,
C. provides for any required tree mitigation, and
d. indicates measures to protect significant vegetation intended to be preserved.
14. In order to utilize a "floating number" system pertaining to the final number of mitigation trees required.
Complete fulfillment of all required mitigation to be installed prior to final project completion.
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15. The applicant shall continue to work with city staff to identify additional opportunities for preservation during
the development and construction process.
16. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
required to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of
significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
17. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site inspection at least five
days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
18. In accordance with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance, Eagan City Code Section 11.10, Subd. 15.1, the
applicant shall prepare and submit a Tree Preservation Plan with the Preliminary Subdivision application that:
¦ identifies all significant vegetation located on the application site,
¦ delineates limits of land disturbance and tallies significant vegetation proposed to removed,
¦ provides for any required tree mitigation, and
¦ indicates measures to protect significant vegetation intended to be preserved.
19. In order to utilize a "floating number" system pertaining to the final number of mitigation trees required.
Complete fulfillment of all required mitigation to be installed prior to final project completion.
20. The applicant shall continue to work with city staff to identify additional opportunities for preservation during
the development and construction process.
21. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
required to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of
significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
22. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site inspection at least five
days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
Parks and Trails
23. The Homeowners Association shall retain ownership of those areas designated as "open space" in the proposed
plan and shall dedicate to the City a Conservation Easement over the open space. Said Conservation Easement
shall ensure that the open space is retained and maintained in a natural condition in a manner and under
conditions as agreed upon with the City. The Conservation Easement shall include a provision that allows for
the creation of a cooperative agreement with the City for the development and maintenance of trails for public
use within the open space.
Visitor Mike Haugen who was representing the Carriage Hills Coalition and an Eagan Resident voiced the
Coalitions concerns about the direction of the 120-acre open space. Mike stated that the Coalition would like to see this
preserved for park land. Director Johnson stated that the Council will be reviewing and providing direction in terms of
the future if the referendum would pass.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
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NEW BUSINESS
2009 Fees and Charges
Director Johnson stated that there is a 3% increase from 2007 rates. There were also two new fees proposed; one
for how we charge youth travel teams for their field use and the second is the restructuring of lighting fees. Member
Peterson moved, Member Halverson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to recommend the City Council
approve the 2009 Fee Schedule as proposed.
Representation on TMLD Advisory Committee
Member Peterson moved, Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting in favor to recommend APrC
participation on the TMLD Advisory Committee.
Member Peterson moved, Member Halverson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to recommend
that Phil Belfiori and Duane Hansen, representing the APrC on the TMLD Advisory Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There were no Other Business and Reports items for the Commission to review.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Johnson shared a letter received from the Eagan Men's Chorus thanking Parks & Recreation for their
outstanding support.
Director Johnson also shared an E-Mail from Brandon C. Mason who would like the Commission to consider
long-term plans for park uses near the Intersection of Cedar Avenue and Highway 13.
ROUND TABLE
There were no Round Table items for the Commission to review.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Hansen moved, Member Halverson seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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